Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Pay.
How to pronounce pay:
US
Pay - as a noun
Something that remunerates
Example: "Wages were paid by cash"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earnings9remuneration14salary9wage8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
regular paymentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pay - as a verb
Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Example: "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
subsidise12subsidize21finance12contribute14
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compensate16recompense16remunerate12overpay15underpay14prepay13go dutchcompensate16indemnify18recompense16repair8tithe8remit7pay offredeem9drop7expend16spend8bribe9buy8corrupt11grease one's palmsgive backrefund10repay10return6foot7pick12disburse11pay outcharge12pay cashdefray13kick backprefer11
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Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
Example: "Don't pay him any mind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19intercommunicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cancel or discharge a debt
Example: "Pay up, please!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ante uppay upHypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring in
Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear6yield9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring inclear7earn4gain5make10realise7realize16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do or give something to somebody in return
Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensate16pay offBe worth it
Example: "It pays to go through the trouble"
Render
Example: "Pay a visit"
Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
Example: "You'll pay for this!"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abide8bear6brook11digest8endure7stand6stick outstomach14suffer12support11tolerate8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a compensation for
Example: "A favor that cannot be paid back"
Pay - as an adjective
Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
Example: "Pay toilet"
Pertaining to or requiring payment.
Example Sentences
"I need to pay my bills before the due date."
"Please pay the cashier before you leave the store."
"They decided to pay for dinner as a gesture of gratitude."
"I should pay attention to the road while driving."
"She will pay a fine for parking in the restricted area."
Word Game Points
Is PAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is PAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is PAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pay is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
